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St. John Knits relocates headquarters to Anaheim Canyon

St. John Knits International Inc., a prominent women's fashion house, has relocated its global brand headquarters to Anaheim Canyon.

By North OC Times | Jan 16, 2025

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Newly elected members sworn into Anaheim’s City Council

Anaheim welcomed three new members to its City Council on Tuesday as they took their oaths of office.

By North OC Times | Dec 11, 2024

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Anaheim ends legal battle over care home, shifts focus to state-level advocacy

By North OC Times | Dec 3, 2024

Anaheim has decided to conclude its legal battle over a transitional care home and will instead focus on advocating for local oversight at the state level.

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Anaheim City Council rejects Hills Preserve apartment and commercial project

By North OC Times | Oct 30, 2024

A proposal for a new development in east Anaheim was turned down by the Anaheim City Council.

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Anaheim City Council moves forward with law updates impacting public space use

By North OC Times | Oct 8, 2024

Anaheim is moving forward with updates to city laws aimed at addressing obstructions in public spaces, illegal bike sales, and smoking restrictions. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to restore the city's public areas.

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Center Greens Park opens in downtown Anaheim

By North OC Times | Sep 28, 2024

Center Greens Park opened in downtown Anaheim on Saturday, transforming a grassy, informal space into a new park with a skate park, walking paths, and a butterfly garden.

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Anaheim Planning Commission approves updated OCVibe development plan

By North OC Times | Sep 23, 2024

OCVibe, a $4 billion project near Honda Center, received approval for an updated development plan from the Anaheim Planning Commission on Monday.

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Anaheim unveils Little Arabia freeway signs marking cultural district milestone

By North OC Times | Sep 19, 2024

Anaheim, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2024) — Anaheim joined with the Little Arabia business community Thursday for a ceremonial unveiling of signs for the cultural district that are set to go up along freeways in the next two weeks.

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Anaheim begins transformation project for historic la palma park

By North OC Times | Sep 17, 2024

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2024) — Anaheim broke ground today on the transformation of two roadways into a gateway promenade to La Palma Park, one of the city’s largest and most iconic parks.

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Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon set for this weekend

By North OC Times | Sep 3, 2024

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2024) — The Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon weekend begins Friday, with notable impacts on city streets due to the events.

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U.S. Rep. Porter votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By North OC Times | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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U.S. Rep. Correa votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By North OC Times | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. J. Luis Correa (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Anaheim City Council approves Gypsum Canyon Cemetery Project

By North OC Times | Jul 23, 2024

A veterans and general cemetery in east Anaheim was unanimously approved by Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday.

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Anaheim reduces speed limits across multiple city roads

By North OC Times | Jul 18, 2024

Speed limits are changing across Anaheim, with more than 500 signs set to be updated from now through August. Drivers are advised to pay attention to speed limit signs and monitor their speed while driving in neighborhoods, around town, or commuting through Anaheim.

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Anaheim settles dispute over canceled Angel Stadium sale

By North OC Times | Jul 15, 2024

Anaheim, Calif. (July 15, 2024) — Anaheim and Angels Baseball ownership have settled a claim over the city’s 2022 ending of a proposed sale of the Angel Stadium of Anaheim site.

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Anaheim Planning Commission approves Gypsum Canyon Cemetery Project

By North OC Times | Jun 17, 2024

A proposed veterans and general cemetery in east Anaheim received approval from Anaheim’s Planning Commission on Monday. The proposal, known as the Gypsum Canyon Cemetery Project, will now go before Anaheim’s City Council, potentially on July 23.

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Anaheim plans acquisition of another motel for affordable housing project

By North OC Times | May 21, 2024

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 21, 2024) — Anaheim is seeking to purchase another Beach Boulevard motel to pave the way for affordable housing and other homes as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the street running through west Anaheim.

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Anaheim's iconic park receives child-designed, volunteer-built playground

By North OC Times | May 17, 2024

Anaheim's renowned park has recently acquired a new playground, designed by local children and constructed in a single day by over 100 volunteers from The CarMax Foundation, KABOOM!, Anaheim Family YMCA, and the city of Anaheim. The new addition was built on Thursday, May 16, replacing the park's previous play area that was established in 2003.

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Anaheim's Little People’s Park to get kid-designed playground

By North OC Times | May 14, 2024

Anaheim, California's iconic Little People’s Park is set to receive a new playground, designed by local children and constructed by volunteers. The new addition follows the unveiling of a 300-foot Chicano heritage mural in September, which has become a popular selfie spot along the park’s southern edge.

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Anaheim gun buyback event collects 350 firearms for safe disposal

By North OC Times | May 13, 2024

Anaheim, California witnessed the voluntary surrender of 350 firearms at a gun buyback event on Saturday. The event provided an opportunity for families and others to safely dispose of weapons they no longer required or desired. The collected firearms, which included assault rifles, rifles, and handguns, were handed over to Anaheim Police for melting down.